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OR HB2820

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Prohibits Oregon contracting agencies from accepting bids or proposals from nonprofit corporations where the highest-paid employee earns more than 50 times the lowest-paid employee's total compensation

  • Applies to nonprofits that receive at least 20% of revenue from public sources (grants, contracts, tax benefits, subsidized loans), have annual revenues of $10 million or more, and employ at least five full-time permanent staff

  • Requires covered nonprofits to declare compliance with the 50:1 pay ratio in their bids and substantiate it with evidence, with periodic reaffirmation required during the contract term

  • Violations constitute a material breach resulting in contract termination and debarment or disqualification from future public contracts

  • Becomes operative January 1, 2026, with the act taking effect on the 91st day after the 2025 legislative session adjourns

Legislative Description

Relating to compensation ratios in certain nonprofit corporations; prescribing an effective date.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Labor and Workplace Standards1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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